Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)
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Tax season is approaching, and Social Security has made replacing your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement is also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S. Now you can get a copy of your 1099 anytime and anywhere you want using our online services.
A Social Security 1099 is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you received from Social Security in the previous year so you know how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return.
If you live in the United States and you need a replacement form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, simply go online and request an instant, printable replacement form through your personal my Social Security account.
A replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S is available for the previous tax year after February 1.
If you already have a my Social Security account, you can log in to your online account to view and print your SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S. If you don’t have access to a printer, you can save the document on your computer or laptop or even email it. If you don’t have a my Social Security account, creating one is very easy to do and usually takes less than 10 minutes.
If you receive benefits or have Medicare, your my Social Security account is also the best way to:
- Get your benefit verification letter;
- Check your benefit and payment information;
- Change your address and phone number;
- Change your direct deposit information;
- Request a replacement Medicare card; or
- Report your wages if you work and receive Social Security disability insurance or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
If you’re a noncitizen who lives outside of the United States and you received or repaid Social Security benefits last year, we will send you form SSA-1042S in the mail. The forms SSA-1099 and SSA-1042S are not available for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
With a personal my Social Security account, you can do much of your business with us online, on your time, like get a copy of your SSA-1099 form. Visit our website to find out more.
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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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ELIZABETH S.
I have also tried to access my account using user name/password so many times but each time I have been locked out, I provided the one time code given to me but it says invalid code, im frustrated, please can you send me another code,
elizabeth
ELIZABETH S.
I have tried couple of times to access my social security statement couple of times without any result please can you mail me my my statement or forward it to me through my email address,
thanks.
Elizabeth Adeniranye.
A.C.
Hi, Elizabeth. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue.If you are still unable to access an account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. Your local office can also assist with a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
Lynne H.
Never received a copy of my 1099.
A.C.
Hi, Lynne. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. Thanks!
Tarsilla M.
Ho do I get a copy of the Your New Benefit Amount for 2020?
A.C.
Hi, Tarsilla. If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter by creating a personal my Social Security account online. Thanks!
Karin R.
my name is Karin Rapp I did not receive my ss1099 statement for 2019 please send it to me I have my taxes done on2/12/2020 my address is Karin Rapp 7957 east Beverly St. Tucson Arizona 85710 Thank you
A.C.
Hi, Karin. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. You can also contact or visit your local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.
Eldon J.
I am a caregiver for an incompetent person who did not receive the 2019 SSA 1099, or her annual benefit statement for 2020. How can I acquire these documents so that I can support this individual’s FIT filing? I understand it is illegal for me to create a mysocialsecurity account on line for this person.
A.C.
Hi, Eldon. You are correct. You cannot create or use an account on behalf of another person, even if you have that person’s written permission. Please note that having a “Power of Attorney” does not give you legal authority to manage payments for someone receiving Social Security or SSI benefits. If this individual needs help managing their benefits, you may be interested in applying to become their representative payee. As a representative payee, you will have access to their records and the ability to update their account information. A face-to-face interview is required when applying to be someone’s representative payee. If the individual cannot be present, a statement from their doctor would be helpful. The statement should say that they are not able mentally and physically to manage their Social Security benefits and identify you as the person responsible to keep their finances in order. Please read our publication, A Guide For Representative Payees for more information. If you have specific questions, or to make an appointment with the local Social Security office, please call 1-800-772-1213 Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and speak to one of our representatives. Generally, you’ll have a shorter wait time if you call later in the day. Thanks.
GARLAND G.
YOUR SYSTEM SAYS IT CANNOT PROCESS MY REQUEST. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY 1099
A.C.
Hi, Garland. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to access an account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. Your local office can also assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.
Jacqueline S.
DIDI NOT RECEIVE MY 1099 FROM SS
A.C.
Hi, Jacqueline. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Elizabeth J.
I have not received my 2019 1099 from SS.
I moved Dec 11, 2019 and changed my address at SS office at that time. it is
Elizabeth J Jacob
2315 NW Edenbower # 10
Roseburg, OR 97471
A.C.
Hi, Elizabeth. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. You can also contact or visit your local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
William G.
I haven’t received my Social Security statement.
Can you tell me when I might expect it?
A.C.
Hi, William. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you have not received your SSA-1099 in the mail, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.